Poacher

/pˈə‍ʊt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈpoʊtʃɝ/

[noun]

Poacher

[NOUN]

small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters

synonyms : sea poacher

sea poker

a cooking vessel designed to poach food (such as fish or eggs)

someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

Examples

1. The successful entrepreneur knew that an old poacher makes the best gamekeeper, so he hired a former hacker to help secure his company's online systems.

2. Poachers ignore quotas and rules on fishing techniques.

3. Victims include poachers, tourists, and even local residents.

4. The poachers arrive.